Helene Larocque was elected as Alderman for Ward 3 in October of 2004.  She proudly represents over 90,000 citizens in Calgary's largest ward.  Helene lives in the northeast area for 20 years where she is raising her family; in which she currently serves and is committed to ensuring constituent issues are heard and addressed. 

As Alderman for Ward 3, Helene has been successful in pushing for the development of much needed emergency services facilities within her ward. She has remained focused on other community priorities, such as, improving infrastructure, increasing affordable housing, recreation facility development, and protecting the environment both within the Ward and for the City. On Council, she has been an advocate for public engagement, in making sure the community is heard on all issues.  Her position is that good government includes the community.

Helene brings a wealth of community, volunteer, business & public service experience to her position.  She served as the President and the planning and development director of the Martindale Community Association.  She was elected as President of the Federation of Calgary Communities.  Helene is also a past member of the Library board. Helene also brings extensive leadership, management, negotiating and problem solving skills to her position of Alderman for Ward 3.

Helene currently services as:

•           Member, Intergovernmental Affairs

•           Member, Standing Policy Committee on Community & Protective Services

•           Member, Standing Policy Committee on Finance and Corporate Services

•           Member, Land and Asset Strategy Committee

Team Helene
Helene is supported by three staff members at city hall. They are each responsible for different tasks, each having a goal of assisting ward 3 residents. If you ever need any assistance regarding municipal issues from our office, please feel free to contact any of the following.

Chris Tomiyama Executive Assistant Chris is Helene's Executive Assistant and has been a part of Helene's staff beginning in April 2005. Chris plays an integral member of her team and assists Helene with her role as Alderman for ward 3.  Chris is instrumental in ensuring that things run smoothly within the office and arranges for meetings for Helene. Before joining team Helene, he has been the CAO for the Falconridge/Castleridge Community Association as well as have worked for the Boys and Girls Club.

 

Shaminder Parmar Constituent Assistant Shaminder is the newest member on Helene's team as of May of 2007. He is responsible for assisting constituents with their concerns when they call our office and ensures that concerns are brought to Helene's attention. You may also see him at various Ward 3 public events. Shaminder is also serving on the planning committee of the 2007 North of McKnight Multicultural Festival. Currently he is also studying at the University of Calgary studying Political Science.

 

Stephen Wu Aldermanic Community Liaison Stephen works for Helene as her summer student for 2007. Stephen has been tasked with assisting various special projects that Helene is involved with such as the NE Centre of Community Society Golf Tournament, organizing community open houses, etc. He is also responsible for managing and designing the new Ward 3 Community Website. Stephen studies at the University of British Columbia (Vancouver) majoring in cell biology & genetics and minoring in commerce at the UBC Sauder School of Business.